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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on AIIMS Madurai
12 departments with 99 students enrolled for MBBS classes for AIIMS Madurai
MBBS classes for AIIMS Madurai for 50 students have been started since April 2022 from a temporary campus at Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram in consultation with the Government of Tamil Nadu. Currently there are 99 students admitted for MBBS course. As of now a total of 12 departments are functional with faculties in each department viz. Anatomy, Physiology, Community and Family Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology departments.
For setting up of AIIMS Madurai, pre-investment activity including the construction of boundary wall has been completed. Project Management Consultant  has been appointed on 07.06.2023. The project implementation has taken time since the project was decided to be taken up under Extra Budgetary Resource  Funding through Japan International Cooperation Agency . Accordingly, after preparation of Inception Report, Campus Master Plan, Facility Planning, Hospital Design Concept and Equipment planning, the Loan Agreement was signed between Government of Japan and Government of India on 26th March, 2021. Since the Cabinet approved project cost was Rs. 1264 crore and the revised cost was estimated at Rs. 1977.8 crore by JICA on account of inclusion of 150 bedded Infectious Disease Block and some other additions, the Ministry constituted Revised Cost Estimate Committee  to examine the matter in detail. Thereafter the Ministry submitted the proposal for financial appraisal along with report of RCC to the Department of Expenditure . After examination, the DoE appraised and approved the proposal and the same has been approved by this Ministry on 11.10.2022.
Out of total project cost of Rs.1977.8 crore, 82% of the cost will be covered by loan from JICA and remaining will be funded by Government of India. As per the loan agreement, the disbursement procedure for JICA loan for setting up of AIIMS Madurai is Commitment Procedure and Reimbursement Procedure. Government of India has released Rs.12.35 crore for pre- investment activity including construction of boundary wall. Total Grant-in-aid released till date under salaries, capital and general head by government of India for AIIMS Madurai is Rs.69.99 crore. As per the loan agreement, the project implementation period would be 5 years and 8 months .
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Confidentiality of Data Under NDHM
The pilot phase of National Digital Health Mission  is active in 6 UTs . As on 21st January 2021, 6,30,478 Health IDs have been generated in the above mentioned 6 UTs.
The selection of vendors for NDHM is compliant with various applicable rules and policies of Government of India.
The data is stored in a federated architecture as described in the National Digital Health Blueprint released by the Government of India in 2019. There is no centralized database of medical records. However, NDHM enables appropriate use of the health data of each individual for his/her own healthcare with his/her consent only.
Therefore, there is no violation of privacy of Indian citizens.
The Government gives highest priority to data security and privacy. It is inbuilt in the design of NDHM. All applicable laws, rules and judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court are being followed. Health Data Management Policy has also been approved. Apart from various legal provisions, all technical solutions possible to ensure data privacy and security are being put in place. As mentioned in the National Digital Health Blueprint , the guiding document for NDHM implementation, use of secure health networks and government community cloud infrastructure, as defined by MeitY, is being used for hosting of data. All events on this cloud infrastructure would be under 24x7 surveillance to ensure highly secure environment.
One of the key aspects of information security framework under NDHM highlights Privacy by Design as one of the key guiding principles. It aims to ensure that health data and its transfer are always compliant and adhere to all privacy requirements. All the building blocks that require handling personal health records are being designed to comply with such policy ab‐initio.
Further, medical records are made available to anyone only with the consent of the individual or his/her nominee.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
There is no dearth of medical supplies across the country to fight COVID-19-Gowda
Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers Shri D.V Sadanada Gowda has said that there is no dearth of medical supplies across the country to fight COVID-19 outbreak.
In a tweet Shri Gowda said, that Government of India is making sure that all the essential medical supplies are in place to fight COVID-19. He added that 62 lifeline Udan flights transported over 15.4 tons of essential medical supplies in last 5 days. "Cargo flights have supplied 10 tons of medical equipments across the country in last 4 days", Shri Gowda said.
He emphasised that Government is also paying full attention on manufacturing activities of essential items like pharmaceuticals and Hospital devices. For this over 200 units in SEZs are operational.
Shri Gowda informed that a Central Control Room has also been set up for close monitoring of distribution of essential medical items and to address logistic related issues.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD Writes to State Commissioners for PwDs for Implementation of Comprehensive Disability Inclusive Guidelines for Protection and Safety of Divyangjan During Emergency Health Situations due to Covid 19
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has written to the State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities of all States/UTs for the implementation of comprehensive disability inclusive guidelines issued by the DEPwD on 26th March, 2020 for protection and safety of Persons with Disabilities   during the emergency health situations due to Pandemic COVID 19 – Issue of passes to Care Givers, NGOs/PwDs.
In the letter, it has been said that as per these guidelines, the States Commissioners are required to serve as State Nodal Authority to ensure implementation in close coordination with all relevant authorities such as State/District Disaster Management Authorities, Health and Law Enforcement Authorities so that hardship to persons with disabilities during the lockdown period is minimised. It is hoped that the State Commissioners are taking necessary action proactively in accordance with the above guidelines.
As per these guidelines,  local movement passes for caregivers of persons with disabilities during lockdown needs to be issued in a simplified manner on priority, and  the persons with disabilities are also required to be given access to essential food, water, medicine. It may further be noted that NGOs and Association of PwDs are also working to assist Divyangjan in their daily living and essential items. There is need to have coordination with these organizations to ensure smooth flow of support services for PwDs.
DEPwD has been receiving complaints regarding difficulties being faced by PwDs in getting services of caregivers, maids and access to essential items due to non-issue of travel passes to NGOs/PwD Associations/ caregivers etc. It has requested the State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities of all States/UTs to tie up with concerned authorities to streamline issue of local travel passes to Association of Divyangjan/NGOs/caregivers so that there is no delay in providing necessary support to Divyangjan. They are also requested to sensitise local law enforcement authorities in this regard . DEPwD has asked them to ensure that PwD COVID-19 patients are not turned out from hospitals and health care institutions.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister lays the foundation stone of the buildings for School of Engineering and AtalBihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship at J.N.U
Union Education Minister of India, ShriRameshPokhriyal ‘Nishank’ laid the foundation stone of the buildings for School of Engineering and Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship at Jawaharlal Nehru University today through a virtual program.Vice Chancellor, JNU, Prof. M. Jagdish Kumar,Rector I Prof.ChintamaniMahapatra, Rector II Prof. Satish Chandra Garkoti, Rector III Prof. Rana Pratap Singh and the deans of the new schools, Prof. UnnatPandit and Prof. SatyavratPatnaik were present on the occasion.
ShriPokhriyal expressed his delight at the naming the School of Management on the name of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was not only an efficient and visionary Prime Minister of India, but an inspiring author too. The Minister mentioned that engineering and management education will complement each other and willinspire the youth to become entrepreneurs and self-reliant.He hoped that the proposed building with world-class facilities will be endowed with technology-based pedagogy and development of learners.
ShriPokhriyalalso congratulated Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar for taking the University to new heights of progress and initiating realization of National Education Policy 2020 with new initiatives.
The vote of thanks was given by the registrar of the University, Prof. Pramod Kumar.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC Chairman distributed footwear manufacturing machines and 200 B-boxes in Agra and Barabanki
Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Government of India distributed footwear manufacturing machine under Leather Pilot Project at Agra district and Honey bee boxes under 'Village Industry Development Scheme' at Barabanki Janpad, through digital mode on 13th December 2022.
The beneficiaries have been given 5days training to from two self-help groups "Vaishnav and Gyan" of Barabanki District, who were distributed 200 bee boxes and tool kits under the Honey Mission today.
On this occasion chairman KVIC had interaction with the beneficiaries about the problems related to beekeeping work and encouraged them to take forward the work of beekeeping in their region. Later feedback was also taken about them and they were encouraged to take forward the work they were doing.
In addition to this, he also distributed footwear machines and equipments under the Leather Craft Mission to 10 beneficiaries who had taken 50 days training at CFTI Agra in district Agra. while interacting with the beneficiaries Chairman took firsthand information from the beneficiaries regarding the training provided and motivated them to set up the leather industry by taking advantage of this project. Chairman also emphasized on realizing the dream of the Prime Minister of self-reliant India and creating new opportunities of self-employment through various schemes implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission. Officials of State Office- Lucknow and Divisional Office, Meerut, representatives of Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board and CSIR were present.
Ministry of Finance
ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE 2014: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND
GOVERNMENT ENSURED ALL CITIZENS A BETTER QUALITY LIVING WITH DIGNITY SINCE 2014 – SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN
While presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that since 2014 the government has ensured all citizens a better quality of life with dignity and the per capita income has more than doubled to Rs. 1.97 lakh. She further said that our economy has increased from being 10th to 5th largest in the world in these 9 years and improved as a well-governed and innovative country with a conducive environment for business in global indices. We have made significant progress in many Sustainable Development Goals, she added.
The Finance Minister said that the economy has become a lot more formalised as reflected in the EPFO membership more than doubling to 27 crore, and ₹7,400 crore digital payments of ₹126 lakh crore through UPI in 2022. She further said that the efficient implementation of many schemes, with universalisation of targeted benefits, has resulted in inclusive development, such as:
- 11.7 crore household toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission,
- 9.6 crore LPG connections under Ujjawala,
- 220 crore Covid vaccination of 102 crore persons,
- 47.8 crore PM Jan Dhan bank accounts,
- Insurance cover for 44.6 crore persons under PM Suraksha Bima and PM Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, and
- Cash transfer of ₹2.2 lakh crore to over 11.4 crore farmers under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chairs 165th EC meeting of MP-IDSA
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presided over 165th and first ever virtual Executive Council  meeting of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses  here today.
Raksha Mantri congratulated Director General of MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R Chinoy, all the members of the EC and other scholars for discharging their duties despite the limitations imposed due to COVID-19. He noted that the Institute had successfully been able to overcome constraints in movement of some scholars and staff and yet maintain the tempo of outreach and research through their writings and webinars, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The MP-IDSA was one of the first institutions to reopen amidst restrictions, while at the same time taking appropriate safety measures and following the social distancing guidelines.
Shri Rajnath Singh acknowledged the contribution of MP-IDSA as a key Institute that conducts quality research in defence, security and international relations. Over the years, the Institute has worked diligently towards establishing extensive linkages with the armed forces, central police organisations and paramilitary forces, research establishments of the Government and universities across different states of the country. Its wide ranging exchanges with a large number of think tanks, both domestic and international, provides an opportunity for scholars to interact in an atmosphere where free and frank views and opinions can be exchanged. This brings alternative perspectives and fresh inputs into the policy making domain through the cross-pollination of ideas.
Wishing MP-IDSA well for its future endeavours, the Raksha Mantri urged the scholars to apply themselves towards generating new ideas to overcome the challenge of resource constraints, imposed on the economy due to the unprecedented crises, especially for defence modernisation.
Shri Rajnath Singh also took the opportunity to laud the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces who have remained prepared and ready to fight the adversary along our borders, in counter-terrorism operations and in providing aid and support to fight COVID-19.
The EC meeting was attended in person by its members Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, former Home Secretary Shri G K Pillai and Prof S D Muni. Ambassador Swashpawan Singh, Lt General Prakash Menon , Vice Adm Shekhar Sinha , Air Marshal VK Bhatia  and Shri Gulshan Luthra attended the meeting through video conferencing.
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Ministry of Culture
National Gallery of Modern Art to organise an art exhibition ‘Jana Shakti-A Collective Power’ to mark 100th episodev Mann ki Baat
National Gallery of Modern Art organised a media conference on art exhibition by eminent modern and contemporary artists from all over India, title ‘Jana Shakti’ which is being held in commemoration of 100th episode of Mann ki Baat. The media briefing was held by Director NGMA Ms Temsunaro Jamir Thirpathi and curator Ms Alka Pandey. The exhibition has been curated by by renowned curator Ms. Alka Pandey. Jana Shakti is an exhibition that celebrates the 100th broadcast of the popular radio program on All India Radio  which is "Mann ki Baat," by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The inauguration of the exhibition will be on 30th April 2023 at National Gallery of Modern Art It is a monthly radio address where the Prime Minister shares his thoughts on various issues and interacts with the citizens.
The program has been running since 2014 and has become a popular platform for the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to connect with the public directly and it aims to interact with the common people and address their concerns and aspirations. This space is also dedicated to the significant role of radio in shaping India's cultural, social, and political landscape.
The Jana Shakti exhibition highlights the works of twelve notable modern and contemporary Indian artists. Each artist contributes to the exhibition by showcasing their artwork on a specific theme inspired by the themes of Mann Ki Baat ranging from Water Conservation and Nari Shakti to Awareness on Covid and India & the World. Other themes include Swachh Bharat, Environment & Climate Change, Indian Agriculture, Yoga & Ayurveda, Indian Science & Space, Sports & Fitness, India @ 75 & Amrit kaal, and Celebrating North-East India.
The artworks on display in the exhibition showcase a diverse range of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and new media. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to experience an array of creative expressions that communicate the artists' unique perspectives on each theme.
The incorporation of technology into the Jana Shakti exhibition would provide visitors with a stimulating and novel approach to engage with the artwork and themes on display.
The exhibition has been curated by Dr. Alka Pande and will be inaugurated by eminent artist Ms. Anjolie Ela Menon on 30th April 2023 at 6:30 PM.
The exhibition will be on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi till the 30th of May 2023.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Government of India upto the month of September 2019 for the Financial Year 2019-20
The Monthly Account of the Government of India upto the month of September 2019 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs 8,37,065 crore  upto September 2019 comprising Rs 6,07,429 crore Tax Revenue , Rs 2,09,038 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs 20,598 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment Proceeds .
Rs 3,11,218 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs 10,971 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs 14,88,619 crore , out of which Rs 13,01,082 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs 1,87,537 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs 2,70,696 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs 2,11,388 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Auction for Sale of FCI Wheat and Rice through Open Market Sale Scheme
Mumbai : 22 September 2023
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Food and Public Distribution vide their letter dated 13.06.2023 had issued approval for disposal of wheat and rice through Open Market Sale Scheme  []. 50 Lakh Metric Ton wheat from Central Pool Stock has been approved to be offered to flour mills/ Processor’s /manufactures of wheat products through e-auction under OMSS  with a limitation of 100  of Wheat per PAN Card with a view to moderate the increasing prices of wheat, so that the benefit of price stabilisation is passed on to the actual consumers. Similarly, Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution has also approved sale of 25 Lakh Metric Ton of Rice through OMSS . Besides the producers & processors, traders of rice can also participate in the sale auction of rice and a bidder can bid for a maximum quantity of 1000 Metric Tons. Accordingly the auction for sale of FCI wheat and rice commenced on 28.06.2023 and later on, on every Wednesday. Till date, 12 auctions of wheat and 11 auctions of rice have been done. 5,45,260 MT of wheat and 7,15,688 MT of rice has been offered in these auctions at a reserve price of Rs 2150/Quintal for Fair Average Quality wheat and Rs 2125/quintal for Under Relaxed Specification wheat and Rs 2973/Quintal for Fortified Rice and Rs 2900/Quintal for FAQ Rice. Out of which, the accepted quantity is 2,66,680 MT of wheat and 1210 MT of rice. As on 20.09.2023, a quantity of 2,13,420 MT of wheat and 990 MT of rice has been lifted through OMSS . Release of FCI wheat and rice into the markets have a restraining impact of the inflationary trend in the prices of wheat and rice.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Chief of Army Staff flags in Ceremony of NCC Boys & Girls Mountaineering Expedition 2023 to Mt. Thelu
Lt Gen MVS Kumar, Vice Chief of Army Staff  flagged in NCC Boys & Girls Mountaineering Expedition-2023 to Mount Thelu  on 25 September, 2023 at New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, VCOAS appreciated the efforts put in by the expedition team, which motivated all cadets across the country. He said that this event made them more confident to take on several such activities that bring forth the qualities of leadership and camaraderie in the cadets.
He also awarded certificates to Officers/NCC Cadets who successfully undertook this expedition. The team comprising of 05 Officers , 17 NCC Instructors and 24 NCC Cadets  from various NCC State Directorates underwent 10 days of rigorous initial training at NIM, Uttrakashi. It reached Bhojbasa on 08 September, 20 23, which was the Base camp for the expedition. The first team led by Team Leader Col Amit Bisht, SM successfully summited Mount Thelu on 16 September 2023 and Second team led by Deputy Team Leader Major Saumya Shukla summited the peak on 17 September, 2023.
The expedition team after successfully summiting Mt Thelu located in the Garhwal Region of the Himalaya, Uttrakhand came back to Bhojbasa Base Camp on 19 September, 2023.
The expedition team had been ‘Flagged Off’ by Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, DGNCC on 21 August. 2023.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
In view of the spread of COVID 19 in the country and a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with the COVID 19 in New York, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisoryregarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves as it is felt that there are possibilities of spread of the virus amongst animals in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves and also transmission of the virus from humans to animals and vice-versa.
The advisory has asked Chief Wildlife Wardens of all States/UT’s to:
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Take immediate preventive measures to stop the transmission and spread of the virus from humans to animals and vice versa, in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
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Reduce the human wildlife interface.
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Restrict the movement of people to National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
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Constitute a Task Force/Rapid Action Force with Field Managers, Veterinary doctors, Frontline staff, to manage the situation as quickly as possible.
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Create a ‘round the clock’ reporting mechanism with a Nodal Officer for swift management of any cases noticed.
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Set up essential services for emergency treatment of animals and their safe release back to their natural habitats, as and when required.
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Enhance disease surveillance, mapping and monitoring system through coordinated effort amongst various Departments.
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Maintain all other stipulations issued by the Health Ministry in the movement of staff/tourists/villagers, etc. in and around National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
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Take other possible steps to control the spread of the virus.
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Report the action taken to this Ministry.